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Council member warns constituents about petition to cut elected-official pay and benefits
Summary
A council member used the May 14 meeting to read and warn constituents about an initiative petition titled 'Concerned Citizens Against City Government Waste' that seeks to eliminate compensation and benefits for elected officials; she identified the petition's applicant and said the city would incur election costs if the measure proceeds.
Council Member Maria Cecilia Cruz used the May 14 San Luis City Council meeting to publicize and warn residents about a local initiative petition titled “Concerned Citizens Against City Government Waste,” which she said seeks to eliminate compensation and benefits for elected officials.
Cruz identified the petition’s applicant as Mark Conchas (also listed as chairperson) and named an associate, Alberto Leon. She read portions of the petition on the record and said some individuals collecting signatures are describing the petition as a city…
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